The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 18,300
 Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07) Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
70.9
78.7
69.3 in
Width
70.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
63.8 in
Height
60.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)
103.7
173.8
165.5 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.27 %
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD (06 - 07)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
1KP
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
VW EA188
*CTH*
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
133 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Environmental Impact
123.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft